Regina M. Anderson

Regina Mathilde Andrews
Born
Regina M. Anderson

May 21, 1901 (1901-05-21)
DiedFebruary 5, 1993(1993-02-05) (aged 91)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesRegina M. Andrews (married name)
Ursula Trelling (pen name)
EducationWilberforce University, Columbia University library school
OccupationLibrarian
EmployerNew York Public Library
Known forDedicated Librarianship, integral member of Harlem Renaissance, breaking the color barrier
SpouseWilliam Trent Andrews, Jr.
Children1

Regina M. Anderson (May 21, 1901 – February 5, 1993)[1] was an American playwright and librarian. Influenced by Ida B. Wells and the lack of Black history teachings in school, Anderson became a key member of the Harlem Renaissance.[2]

  1. ^ "Regina M. Anderson - American librarian and playwright". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
  2. ^ Estes-Hicks, Onita (2013). "Anderson, Regina". African American Studies Center. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195301731.013.36084. ISBN 978-0-19-530173-1.